WEDNESDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS

TORONTO BLUE JAYSReleased RHP John Hudek. Sent C Kevin Brown outright to Syracuse of the International League. Announced OF Jacob Brumfield refused assignment and opted for free agency. Named Omar Malave coach of Syracuse; Rocket Wheeler manager and Craig Lefferts pitching coach of Tennessee of the Southern League; Hector Torres coach of Knoxville of the Southern League, Marty Pevey manager of Dunedin of the Florida State League and Jim Rooney pitching coach and Geovanny Miranda coach of Medicine Hat of the Pioneer League.